The term “Udu” was derived from a clay pot that typically resembles an ancient water jug or a vessel. Generally, it contains two holes located on the top part and the middle portion of its body. Historically speaking, the Igbo women of Nigeria were the pioneer percussionist during the earliest times and they performed these …
Ever wondered what it’s like to listen to your favorite songs without the drums? The drummer is arguably the most underrated member of the band. The drums dictate the tempo and the overall mood of each song that the band plays. One of the most popular percussion instruments is the Ashikos. Ashiko drums originated in …
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Darbuka has the origin of the Egyptian Arabic term “daraba”, it is a goblet drum with a goblet-shaped body and a single head membranophone. It’s common in Eastern Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia. Here we have a list of common and easy to play drums you can try: #1. Meinl Percussion …
The goblet-shaped Doumbek hand-drum is an ancient single head membranophone. If you’re looking for the brands that you can buy, here’s our favorite list: #1. Alexandria Bronze Doumbek This small Alexandria Doumbek is made of aluminum with hot paint and has 4 tuning bolts in the collar. Its color is bronze. Some great features …
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A steel tongue drum (also known as a hank drum or tank drum), is a round steel slit made from an empty propane tank. Over the years, manufacturers have perfectly designed their drums with a beautiful aesthetic appearance and amazing sound quality. Here’s our list of the best steel tongue drums that are currently for …
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These are the top handpans currently available for purchase through the internet – and we recommend that you do listen to what these instruments sound like while being played through the maker’s website or on Youtube. Here is our rundown on the top handpans on the market. #1. Bali Steel Pan As the name suggests, …
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